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RURAL FUNDS GROUP Annual Report 2015

Aug 26, 2015

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Rural Funds Group (RFF) Financial results presentation year ended 30 June 2015

27 August 2015

Disclaimer

This presentation has been prepared by Rural Funds Management Limited (ACN 077 492 838, AFSL 226 701) ("RFM") as the responsible entity of Rural Funds Group ("RFF"). RFF is a stapled security, incorporating Rural Funds Trust (ARSN 112 951 578) and RF Active (ARSN 168 740 805). The information contained in this presentation is not investment or financial product advice and is not intended to be used as the basis for making an investment decision. Please note that, in providing this presentation, RFM has not considered the investment objectives, financial circumstances or particular needs of any particular recipients.

This presentation is not, and does not constitute, an offer to sell or the solicitation, invitation or recommendation to purchase any securities and neither this presentation nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of any contract or commitment. In particular, this presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. This Presentation must not be released or distributed in the United States. Any securities described in this presentation have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws.

RFM has prepared this presentation based on information available to it at the time of preparation. No representation or warranty is made as to the fairness, accuracy or completeness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this presentation or any other information that RFM otherwise provides. To the maximum extent permitted by law, RFM, their related bodies corporate and their officers, employees and advisers are not liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on this presentation or otherwise in connection with it.

This presentation includes "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements are based on current views, expectations and beliefs as at the date they are expressed. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of RFF to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there can be no assurance or guarantee regarding these statements and you must not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. RFM and RFF disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking statements.

Agenda

RFM attendees

David Bryant Managing Director

Stuart Waight Chief Operating Officer

Daniel Yap Financial Controller

James Powell Investor Relations & Distribution Manager

  1. Highlights
    1. Capital management
    1. Outlook
    1. Fund features
    1. Portfolio overview
    1. Growth opportunities
    1. Appendices

Highlights

FY2015 highlights Further details
Net profit before income tax of $9.4m Slide 10
Adjusted funds from operations of $11.0m in linewith previous forecast Slide 11
Net AssetValue (NAV) of $1.15 per unit,adjusted NAV of $1.22 per unit Slide 33
Gearing 35.1% Slide 15
FY16 distribution forecast to increase 4%to8.93 cpu Slide 17

Metrics as at 30 June 2015

Income Net profit before income tax $9,441,000
Total comprehensive income $10,161,000
Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) $11,009,000
AFFO per unit1 9.1 cents
Earnings per unit 8.4 cents
Portfolio Net asset value (NAV) $151,940,000
AdjustedNAV $161,515,000
NAVper unit 1.15
Adjusted NAV per unit 1.22
Balance sheet Total assets $252,663,000
Adjusted total assets $262,238,000
External borrowings $92,108,000
Gearing2 35.1%
Distributions Declared at:
September 2014 $2,519,000
December 2014 $2,522,000
March 2015 $2,833,000
June 2015 $2,838,000
CPU per distribution 2.15 cents
Total distributions (cpu) 8.59 cents
  • AFFO $11.0m (pre-tax) and AFFO per unit 9.1 cents in line with previous forecast to 30 June 2015
  • Adjusted NAV and adjusted total assets based on independent valuations. Financial Statements recognise water entitlements at cost as per ASIC guidance and accounting standards. Refer to slide 33

Notes: 1For reconciliation see slide 31 2Gearing calculated as external borrowings / adjusted total assets

Property revaluations

Adjusted property assets reconciliation FY151

  • Assets are independently valued annually. The primary valuation methodology is on an encumbered basis
  • Property revaluation movement is mainly attributable to the existing almond orchards which have increased by $7k per hectare, to $56k per hectare on an encumbered basis ($62k per hectare unencumbered)
  • Almond orchard revaluation key drivers; proximity to rent reviews, increased maturity of the orchards, optimism in the almond industry and higher almond prices
  • Poultry infrastructure revaluation decrement reflects the increasing average age of the infrastructure, remaining lease term, and is consistent with management's approach to depreciate the poultry sheds
  • Vineyard revaluation has outperformed expectations largely due to improved market conditions and also a grafting program increasing Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon area

Adjusted net asset value

  • RFF owns significant water entitlements, sufficient for the ongoing operation of each key asset
  • Water entitlements are regularly traded in secondary markets and are independently valued by qualified valuers
  • As at 30 June 2015 RFF owned 33,062 ML of water entitlements representing 15% of assets
  • In accordance with accounting standards and ASIC guidance, water entitlements are classified as intangible assets and recorded at cost in statutory accounts resulting in a NAV of $1.15
  • The adjusted NAV of $1.22 is presented to show the independent asset valuations inclusive of water
  • RFF's NAV has grown from $1.01 as at 31 December 2013 to $1.22 on an adjusted basis

Portfolio by asset type1

Adjusted NAV per unit movements

Note**:**

1Based on property valuations to adjusted total assets of $262.2m

Results

FY2015 results

Summarised statement of comprehensive income

12 mthsended 12 mthsended
30 June 2015 30 June 2014
$ $
Property revenue 22,218,000 15,764,000
Almondrevenue - 1,211,000
Revenue 22,218,000 16,975,000
Other income 69,000 347,000
Share of net profit –equity accountedinvestments 125,000 -
Almondcost of goods sold - (1,093,000)
Property expenses and overheads (3,617,000) (3,711,000)
Management fees (2,496,000) (1,894,000)
Property revaluations (344,000) 5,200,000
Finance costs (5,285,000) (4,478,000)
Change in fair value of derivatives (734,000) (920,000)
Depreciation and impairments (490,000) (3,958,000)
Loss on sale of assets (5,000) (45,000)
Merger related transactions - (3,021,000)
Profit before tax 9,441,000 3,402,000
Income tax benefit 712,000 16,724,000
Profit after tax 10,153,000 20,126,000
Other comprehensive income 8,000 193,000
Total comprehensive income 10,161,000 20,319,000 Note:
  • Unrealised loss relating to interest rate swaps of $0.73m primary difference to previous forecast of $10.75m
  • Stapled Rural Funds Trust (RFT) to RF Active during period, collectively called the Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)
  • RFT treated as a flow through trust for tax purposes. Income tax relates to RF Active and AWF1
  • Property revaluations based on holding water entitlements at cost
  • FY14 was a transitional period
  • Reconciliation to AFFO provided in slide 31

1RFM Australian Wine Fund is a subsidiary of RFT that has formed a tax consolidated group

Composition of AFFO (pre-tax)

12 mthsended 12 mthsended
30 June 2015 30 June 2014
$ $
Property revenue 22,218,000 15,882,000
Direct property costs (809,000) (248,000)
Net property income 21,409,000 15,634,000
Other income 69,000 347,000
Share of net profit–equity accountedinvestments 125,000 -
Fund overheads (2,813,000) (2,582,000)
Management fees (2,496,000) (1,894,000)
EBIT 16,294,000 11,505,000
Financecosts (5,285,000) (4,478,000)
Adjusted funds from operations 11,009,000 7,027,000
  • AFFO is pre-tax and excludes fair value adjustments, depreciation and impairment to represent RFF's property rental business
  • Property leases are largely triple net
  • Indirect Cost Ratio for the year ended 30 June 2015 is 2.42% (2014: 4.79% inclusive of merger costs)
  • FY14 was a transitional period
  • Reconciliation to net profit after tax provided in slide 31

Capital management

Equity Debt
Unit price 47% increase since listing from $0.75 to $1.10 at30 June 2015 Margins Renegotiated facility pricing during the year toprovide lower margins over remaining term
Distribution Forecast FY16 8.93 cpu, up 4% on FY15 8.59cpu Maturity Facility expires December 2018,current limit$103m
DRP Remains open Fundinglines Current undrawn debt capacity of $13.3mas at30 June 2015 (see slide 15)
Equity raise $15m split equally between Placement andEntitlement Offer at $1.05 per unit completed on7 April 2015 available

Tocabil development update

Tocabil lease features and development update

Funding •Placement and EntitlementOffer completed April 2015 to fundthedevelopment of a 600 ha almond orchard leased to OlamOrchards Australia Pty Ltd (Olam)•The property, Tocabil, is situated near Hillston in central westNSW in close proximity to existing RFF almond orchards
Keyleasefeatures •Orchard development undertaken by Olam, funded by RFF andmonitored by RFM•22 year term endingApril 2037•Gross lease rate consistent with portfolio average for FY15,indexed at CPI andpayable quarterlyin advance•Lease rate applied to all capital expenditure,including capitalisedorchard maintenance costs for years 1 –4•Triplenet basis•Balance of property leased to RFM Farming for cropping andgrazing until 30 June 2017
Developmentupdate •As at 30 June 2015, RFF deployed $10.4m total capitalexpenditure•Orchard development on schedule: 400 ha to be planted 2015calendar year and a further 200 ha in 2016•RFF has acquired 4,118ML of water entitlements to date, with afurther staged acquisition of 3,082ML by 30 June 2017•$12.9m capital expenditure forecast to be deployed FY16

Pump station under construction

Installation of drip tube irrigation prior to planting

First plantings

Debt facility

Debt metrics

30 June 2015 30 June 2014
Term debt facility limit1, 2 $103.0m $97.5m
Term debt drawn $89.7m $94.3m
Headroom $13.3m $3.2m
Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)3 42.2% 42.8%
Debt Facility expiry 18 Dec 2018 18 Dec 2018
Interest Cover Ratio 3.16x 3.16x
Hedging requirement >50% >50%
Proportion hedged4 82.0% 79.5%
Weighted average hedge expiry5 30 Sep 2017 30 Sep 2017
Effectivehedge rate 3.44% 3.44%
Effective cost of total debt6 5.48% 5.63%
  • Key changes for FY15:
    • Negotiated lower debt cost, effective FY16
    • Increased amount and tenor of interest rate hedges to more closely align with weighted average expiry profile of leases
  • Amortisation of $2 million per annum commencing 31 March 2016

Hedging instruments as at 30 June 2015

Notes:

1Key financial covenants for FY16: LVR <50%, Interest Cover Ratio >2.5x, with distribution permitted at >2.75x, Net Tangible Assets >$100 million 2Security: Real property mortgages, general security agreement, cross guarantees between RFF and subsidiaries

3LVR calculated as facility limit / directly secured assets

4Proportion hedged based on term debt drawn

5Excludes hedges not yet commenced

6Actual to 30 June 2014 is result for 6 months ending June 14 annualised

Outlook

Forecast distributions

  • Each lease contains indexation clauses which provide RFF with annual increases in rent, and therefore additional free cash flow that can be distributed to Unitholders. In the coming year, indexation and market review mechanisms are expected to result in an increase to free cash flow, sufficient for RFF to grow distributions by 4%, whilst retaining cash for debt reduction or investment opportunities
  • FY16 DPU forecast 8.93 cents
  • FY15 declared distributions are expected to be majority tax deferred

FY16 forecast distributions

Record date CPU
30 September 2015 2.23
31 December 2015 2.23
31 March 2016 2.23
30 June 2016 2.23
Total FY16 8.93

Key forecasts FY16

Distributions per unit (DPU) 8.93 cents
Distribution growth rate 4%
Distribution payment frequency Quarterly
Forecast income yield1 8.1%

    1. Managing the growth of funds from operations and therefore distributions per unit
    1. Continue to address differential between trading price and adjusted NAV, through:
    • a) Growth via accretive acquisitions
    • b) Increase market awareness

RFM continues to perform an oversight role as lessor including:

  • Overseeing compliance to the financial, farming and reporting aspect of each lease
  • Water management including obtaining approvals, engagement with government
  • Management of infrastructure e.g. replacement capex and ongoing development such as bores
  • Annual independent valuations
  • Facilitating acquisitions
  • Managing lessee/customer relationships

RFF continues to operate in accordance with stated objectives

RFF's stated long term objectives - FY15 result

Increase net assets Growthin adjustednet assets to $161.5m
Without diluting FFO AFFO 9.1 cents per unit in linewith forecast
Increase distributions FY16 forecast DPU increase of 4% to 8.93 cents
Reduce leverage Gearing 35.1% of adjusted total assets
Maintain asset quality while diversifying Additional almond orchard under development
Maintain tenant quality while diversifying Additional leading agribusiness lessee introduced; Olam OrchardsAustralia Pty Ltd
Lower operating costs per unit Reducing Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) as fund grows

Fund features

RFF overview

RFF is the only pure-play diversified agricultural REIT listed on the ASX

  • Listed February 2014 $0.75, 52 week high $1.15
  • Specialised REIT: agricultural assets
  • Quality portfolio of 27 properties deriving revenue from 3 primary agricultural sectors; poultry farms, almond orchards and vineyards
  • Quality tenants with long weighted average lease expiry
  • Rural Funds Management Ltd (RFM or the responsible entity) has managed the assets on average in excess of 10 years and has significant sector specific expertise
  • Offers an attractive stable income yield and the potential for capital growth over time with low operating risk exposure to the agricultural sector
  • Potential to acquire or develop value accretive investment opportunities

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RFF has an attractive forecast distribution supported by a lengthy WALE

Total assets $252.7m
Net Asset Value(NAV) $151.9m
Units onissue 132.1m
NAV per unit $1.15
Adjusted net assets1 $161.5m
Adjusted NAV per unit1 $1.22
AFFO per unit 9.1 cents
Gearing2 35.1%
Number of properties 27 properties
Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE)3 12.2 years
Occupancy 100%

Notes:

1Adjusted net assets incorporates independent property valuations, inclusive of water entitlements

2Gearing calculated as external borrowings / adjusted total assets

3Lease expiries weighted by forecast FY16 rental income

4FY16 forecast DPU of 8.93 cents divided by 30 June 2015 closing price of $1.10

Key forecasts FY16

Distributions per unit FY16 8.93 cents
Distribution growth rate 4%
Distribution payment frequency Quarterly
Forecast income yield4 8.1%

Lease expiry profile3

Total return of RFF compared to S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT and All Ordinaries1

RFF total return from 14 February 2014 (listing date) to 30 June 2015

Note: 1RFF is not part of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT index

Sources:

RFF closing prices – IRESS

S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT index – au.spindices.com/indices/equity/sp-asx-300-a-reit-sector, All Ordinaries - au.spindices.com/indices/equity/all-ordinaries

Portfolio overview

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) is a stapled security

Note:

1RFP grower contracts with Bartter Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd

Key assets further details

13 poultry farms consisting of 134 sheds located in Griffith, NSW and 20 sheds on 4 farms in Lethbridge, VIC. Aged between 5 and 28 years.

Griffith assets are located within a 8km radius of the processing facility and contribute ~50% throughput. Limited additional development potential within similar proximity to processing facility.

RFM has successfully managed chicken growing operations since 2003, now operated by RFP.

Poultry farms Almond orchards Vineyards

Seven vineyards with 666 ha planted to vines leased to TWE. Principally located in the Barossa Valley (499 ha planted primarily to Shiraz) as well as Adelaide Hills, Coonawarra and Grampians.

Vineyards have historically contributed essential quantities of Icon, A and B grade fruit for key premium labels.

WALE: 11.8 yrs1 WALE: 14.8 yrs1 WALE: 7.0 yrs1
Indexation: 65% of CPIcapped at 2% Indexation andmarket review: RFM & SHV: 2.5% p.a. &SHV market reviewon 1 July 2016, 3 yearlythereafter. Olam: CPI Indexation andmarket review: 2.5% p.a. andmarket reviewon 1 July 2017
Independentvaluation 30/6/15: $94.0m Valuation 30/6/15: $115.6m2 Independentvaluation 30/6/15: $39.4m
Valuer: OpteonProperty Group Valuer: CBRE Valuations Pty Ltd Valuer: Colliers InternationalConsultancy

almond orchard on the property.

Two almond orchards located near Hillston NSW of which 1,221 ha leased to SHV, 551 ha leased to RFM Almond Funds and 42 ha to RFM. Almond trees planted between 2006 and 2008 and orchards are now mature with minimal future capital expenditure required. RFM Almond Fund & RFM lessees were cash flow positive from 2013. Tocabil property, which is located close to RFF's other almond orchards, was acquired in 2014. In May 2015 Olam Australia Ltd entered into a 22 year lease to develop and operate a 600 ha

Notes:

1Lease expiries weighted by forecast FY16 rental income

2Almond orchards (including surplus land) independently valued at $105.2m plus internal valuation of $10.4m for Tocabil

Diversified assets and counterparts

Portfolio diversification by adjusted asset values1

FY16 forecast revenue by lessee2

  • Cropping, grazing properties and leased livestock Cash, receivables, other

Notes**:**

1Based on property valuations to adjusted total assets of $262.2m as at 30 June 2015 2Assumes forecast FY16 revenue from existing counterparts and Olam Orchards Australia based on expected capital expenditure

Growth opportunities

RFF will pursue acquisitions of additional assets to grow the quantum and diversity of its earnings

  • The investment strategy is to invest across the full range of the asset continuum shown below, with the objective of ensuring the asset mix can continue to fund distributions consistent with current levels
  • Natural resource predominant assets that offer capital growth will be balanced by infrastructure predominant assets that generate higher initial yields

Spectrum of investment opportunities1

Note: 1The income and growth figures presented in the figure above have been provided to differentiate the profile of income and growth that can be derived from different assets. They are based on RFM's experience and observations of agricultural lease transactions and historical rates of growth. They are neither forecasts nor projections of future returns. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

Appendices

Reconciliation of net profit after tax to AFFO

12 mthsended30 June 2015$ 12 mthsended30 June 2014$
Net profit before tax 9,441,000 3,402,000
Adjusted for merger transaction - 1,569,000
Adjusted formerger related costs1 - 2,378,000
Net profit after tax adjusted for mergertransaction 9,441,000 7,349,000
Other items:
Property revaluations 344,000 (5,200,000)
Changein fair value of derivatives 734,000 920,000
Depreciation and impairment 490,000 3,958,000
AFFO 11,009,000 7,027,000
AFFO per unit2 9.1 cents 9.1 cents
  • Table adds back non cash items to reconcile net profit after tax to AFFO
  • Major items for FY2015
    • $0.73m unrealised loss on interest rate hedges

Notes:

1The adjustments for merger related costs include external and internal costs incurred as part of the merger transaction 2Based on the weighted average number units on issue during the period

Summarised balance sheet

As at As at
30 June 2015 30 June2014
$ $
Cash 712,000 2,723,000
Property investments 239,445,000 227,724,000
Plant and equipment 3,153,000 -
Deferred tax assets 2,317,000 1,576,000
Other assets 7,036,000 9,210,000
Total assets 252,663,000 241,233,000
Interest bearing liabilities
-Current 657,000 -
-Non-current 91,451,000 94,300,000
Current tax liabilities 29,000 -
Other liabilities 8,586,000 9,462,000
Total liabilities 100,723,000 103,762,000
Net assets 151,940,000 137,471,000
Units on issue 132,142,235 117,099,159
  • Net assets $151.9m
  • NAV per unit $1.15
  • Adjusted NAV per unit $1.22 refer to slide 33 for reconciliation
  • Equity raising totalling $15.0m undertaken in March 2015
  • Change in total assets primarily due to:
    • Tocabil acquisition $5.6m
    • Stapling transaction $3.2m
    • Capital expenditure $6.4m
  • Total interest bearing liabilities $92.1m
  • Gearing ratio 35.1%

Adjusted balance sheet

Statutorybalance sheetat30June 2015 Revaluation ofwaterentitlements Adjustedbalance sheetat30 June 2015
As at 30 June 2015
Assets $ $ $
Total current assets 3,748,000 - 3,748,000
Total non-current assets 248,915,000 9,575,000 258,490,000
Total assets 252,663,000 9,575,000 262,238,000
Liabilities
Total current liabilities 5,671,000 - 5,671,000
Total non-current liabilities 95,052,000 - 95,052,000
Total liabilities 100,723,000 - 100,723,000
Net assets 151,940,000 9,575,000 161,515,000
Net asset value per unit 1.15 0.07 1.22
  • Water entitlements are held at cost based on ASIC guidance and accounting standards
  • External valuations at 30 June 2015 have attributed additional value in water entitlements of $9.58m
  • Adjusted net assets of $161.5m
  • Adjusted NAV per unit of $1.22

Water entitlements held at fair value for 30 June 2014

Property investment reconciliation

Investmentproperty Biologicalassets Intangibleassets1 Financialassets2 Total
$ $ $ $ $
Balance as at 30 June 2014 138,108,000 65,506,000 23,590,000 520,000 227,724,000
Acquisition –Tocabil Station 3,525,000 2,114,000 - 5,639,000
Additions net of disposals 5,570,000 240,000 615,000 - 6,425,000
Fair value adjustment3 (4,824,000) 1,835,000 - - (2,989,000)
Reversal of impairment - - 2,646,000 - 2,646,000
Balance asat 30 June 2015 142,379,000 67,581,000 28,965,000 520,000 239,445,000

Notes:

Accounting standards require water entitlements to be recorded as intangible assets, and held at the lower of cost or fair value Relates to water entitlements held as part of the investment in Barossa Infrastructure Limited, which is accounted for as a financial asset Fair value adjustments as part of 30 June 2015 valuations. Investment property is assumed to decrease due to expected useful life of poultry property and infrastructure assets. Growth of biological assets are based on increases in the value of almond orchards and vines.

About RFM

RFM is one of the oldest and most experienced agricultural funds management organisations in Australia

  • Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) is an experienced fund and asset manager that specialises in Australian agriculture
  • Established in 1997, RFM has historically operated as an external manager and is currently the responsible entity for seven agricultural investment funds which as at 30 June 2015 had approximately $325m of assets under management in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria and a forecast FY16 combined turnover of approximately $85m
  • RFM holds units in each of the listed funds that it manages
  • RFM manages additional operational entities enabling RFF to benefit from shared services
  • The RFM management team includes specialist fund managers, finance professionals, horticulturists, livestock managers, and agronomists. This team provides RFM with the specialised skills and experience required to manage the agricultural assets
  • RFM employs or directly contracts 32 corporate staff (offices in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne) and 32 farm staff
  • RFM has a simple and transparent fee structure for managing and administering RFF:
    • Fund and Asset Management Fees totalling 1.05% p.a. of gross asset value
    • Reimbursement of all reasonable expenses; and
    • Constitution provides for a termination fee of 1.5% of gross asset value in the event RFM is removed as responsible entity

RFM board and management team

RFF is externally managed and governed by a highly experienced management team and board

Board of directors

Guy Paynter

  • Former director of broking firm JBWere with more than 30 years' experience in corporate finance
  • Guy was former member of the ASX
  • Agricultural interests include cattle breeding in the Upper Hunter region in New South Wales

Non-executive Chairman

David Bryant Managing Director

  • Established RFM in February 1997
  • Responsible for leading the RFM Executive and sourcing and analysing new investment opportunities
  • Responsible for over $350m in assets acquisitions across eight Australian agricultural regions, including negotiating the acquisition of more than 25 properties and over 60,000 megalitres of water entitlements

  • Michael Carroll Non-Executive Director
  • Serves a range of food and agricultural businesses in a board and advisory capacity, including Tassal Group Ltd, Select Harvests Ltd, Paraway Pastoral Company, Sunny Queen Ltd and the Gardiner Dairy Foundation
  • Senior executive experience in a range of companies, including establishing and leading NAB's Agribusiness division

Contact

Stuart Waight Chief Operating Officer

Andrea Lemmon Executive Manager, Funds Management

Tim Sheridan Senior Analyst

James Powell Investor Relations and Distribution Manager

  • Joined RFM in 2003
  • RFM Company Secretary
  • Responsible for reviewing and optimising the performance of the RFM funds, and analysing future developments, acquisitions, and investments
  • Oversees the asset and farm management activities of the National Managers of Poultry, Almonds, Cropping and Livestock
  • Joined at inception in 1997
  • RFM Company Secretary
  • Responsible for the development of new products, the continuous improvement of existing products, management of research activities, and the provision of services and communications to investors and advisers

• Responsible for the analysis of RFF financial performance, and the analysis of future development and investment opportunities

• Joined RFM in 2006

• Joined RFM in 2008

• Responsible for overseeing RFM's sales and distribution activities, development of key relationships required to increase the awareness of RFM's investment opportunities and part of the product development division

Corporate information

Rural Funds Management Limited

ACN 077 492 838 AFSL 226701

Canberra Office Level 2 2 King Street Deakin ACT 2600

Telephone: +61 2 6203 9700 Facsimile: +61 2 6281 5077 Website: www.ruralfunds.com.au

David Bryant Managing Director Rural Funds Management T 02 6203 9703 E [email protected]

Stuart Waight Chief Operating Officer Rural Funds Management T 0419 126 689 E [email protected]

For further information: For media enquiries: Investor relations enquiries:

James Powell Investor Relations and Distribution Manager Rural Funds Management T 0420 279 374 E [email protected]